Fractional CFO & Financial Modeler
Fractional CFO — Real Estate Development, Financial Modeling & Forecasting Mindsai Gardens | Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Mindsai Gardens is seeking a highly experienced Fractional CFO with deep expertise in real estate development, financial modeling, investor materials, and strategic forecasting. This role is ideal for someone who has helped lead sophisticated development projects through fundraising, underwriting, entitlement, construction financing, and operational forecasting — and who enjoys working directly with founders on complex financial analysis and strategic planning. About Mindsai Gardens Mindsai Gardens is a next-generation oceanfront hospitality and wellness development currently in entitlement in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. The project includes nine culinary tenants, immersive art, wellness programming, sustainable infrastructure, and a large communal ocean-view deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The project has successfully: Completed its first fundraising round Acquired the underlying property Entered the entitlement and pre-construction phase We are now preparing for: A second capital raise Construction financing Advanced underwriting and lender packaging Long-term operational forecasting What We’re Looking For We are seeking a highly analytical financial partner who can work closely with the founder and leadership team to build the financial infrastructure necessary to support fundraising, construction financing, and long-term operational planning. This is not a bookkeeping or controller role. We are looking for someone capable of operating at a high strategic and analytical level within complex real estate development projects. Core Responsibilities Build and refine institutional-grade real estate financial models Create dynamic waterfall and IRR calculations Develop investor-facing financial projection materials and supporting schedules Model construction loan scenarios and capital stack structures Assist in preparing lender-ready financial documentation for construction financing Build internal operating forecasts tied to lease assumptions, tenant mix, staffing, and revenue projections Stress-test assumptions and identify financial risks and opportunities Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Help organize and structure development-related financial data and reporting Continuously refine the model as project assumptions evolve through entitlement, leasing, and construction Ideal Experience Prior CFO, fractional CFO, or senior finance leadership experience within real estate development Strong understanding of: Ground-up development Hospitality or mixed-use assets Construction financing Waterfall structures Preferred returns IRR-driven underwriting Development pro formas Investor projection modeling Experience building sophisticated Excel or Google Sheets models from scratch Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic problem-solving abilities To Apply Please include the following: Relevant real estate development and CFO experience Current availability and ideal start timeline Overview of your financial modeling philosophy and approach Sample materials showcasing: Financial models Investor materials Development pro formas Construction financing work Additional Notes We value people who combine analytical rigor with practical execution and who enjoy solving complex development and operational challenges. This project sits at the intersection of real estate, hospitality, wellness, sustainability, and community-building — and we’re looking for someone excited by helping shape a thoughtful, long-term development from the ground up. Location: Remote acceptable, Southern California preferred.